A Telepath, with the power to hear the thoughts of those around him, is worth a lot. To Zeph, though, his power is worth little more than a lifetime of isolation and endless noise. Orphaned as a baby, he can't help but feel that his power is just another thing that's wrong with him. Another reason why he was the sole survivor of the fire that killed his parents.Selim took him in after the fire claimed the life of his best friend, Zeph's father. He promised himself that he would always be there for Zeph, come what may. But raising the child who serves as a constant reminder of his loss isn't always easy. Especially when Zeph rarely speaks, and Selim isn't sure whether breaking the silence would do more harm than good.When Abel and their friends come looking for them, Zeph doesn't know what to believe. Not only is Abel real, rather than a figment of his imagination, but they come bearing news. There are others like Zeph, burdened with powers they don't fully understand. For the first time, Zeph might not be as alone as he thought.Selim wants nothing to do with anything that could put Zeph in danger. But when an opportunity presents itself for Zeph to learn more about his Telepathy, meet others like himself, and give Selim back the life he had before taking him in, Zeph isn't sure he can resist.